Upload unofficial copies of all college/university transcripts (officials will be required at the time of acceptance only)

Upload copies of all: writing samples, certifications, resumes, etc.

Recommendations: you will enter their contact information, where they will be sent an email immediately; upon their completion of the form and uploading of their written letter, you will receive an email telling you the reference has been submitted.

One you submit your application online, you will receive an immediate confirmation from CollegeNet that we have received your application.

May I send in supplemental documents?Any additional documents to your application file should be mailed or emailed to:

All prerequisites accounted for (may be in progress at the time of application)

3 letters of recommendation accounted for

ACLS/PALS/RN accounted for

Account for all other admission documentation that is required

All applicants will receive a summary email indicating that their file has been reviewed. Applicants missing documentation will have this noted in that email. Documents not submitted in a timely manner will be considered incomplete and risk being denied for missing documents. Those that meet the minimum requirements will have a notation that your file has been sent to the CRNA department for interview consideration.

What if I am planning to retake the GRE examination for a better score?Please no later than December 5, 2015 and self-report your scores to the CRNA admission counselor as soon as they are available.

How will I know I am invited to interviews?You will receive a letter via email and/or mail from the CRNA department inviting you to interviews. Follow-up calls to those who have not responded by the deadline will be made by the CRNA Program Manager. Please refer to the timeline above for specific dates.

What happens if I am not invited to interviews?The faculty review committee usually places files into three (3) groups of applicants to be invited to interview. This is based on admission all components of the application. Denial letters are not sent out until after interviews have been completed. If you were not selected for an interview you will have an opportunity to speak with the CRNA admission counselor regarding advice to improve your file. For dates and details about when you will be notified to discuss your file, please refer to the above timeline.

What is the interview like?Applicants invited to interview will be asked to do the following:

Professional attire

Come with questions for the faculty and/or students of the program

Submit any additional application documents you may need to turn no later than January 30, 2015. Documents may include but are not limited to: transcripts, proofs of enrollment in spring courses, letters of recommendation, updated certifications, new certifications, etc.)

Participate in a 15-20 minute interview that is comprised of several key members from the CRNA department.

What is faculty looking for in an applicant during the interview?Knowledge about Samuel Merritt University and our CRNA program

Knowledge about the CRNA profession and why you chose CRNA as a career

Professionalism in an interview

Maturity in relation to the field and being a student in the program

Exposure to a CRNA (shadowing experience)

How many students do we plan to seat?25-28

How many students do you wait list?An average of about 15

Post Interview Admission DecisionsInterview decisions are given out within one (1) week after interviews have been completed. Students may be categorized into one of the following areas:

Conditional Acceptance: you must submit a $350 tuition deposit within ten (10) days of receiving your acceptance letter and you must complete all admission requirements by the start of the program. It is best to pay via the online link provided in your acceptance letter as you will receive confirmation of payment; should you have challenges with that system you may pay via credit card by calling the Campus Service Center 510-869-1550 and providing your name and student ID number (provided in your acceptance package).

Wait List: you will be provided a wait list number. Faculty ranks all students for the wait list based on a variety of factors. We will continue to call off of the wait list through the start of classes. You will receive weekly updates as to your wait list status via email from your admission counselor. You may call the CRNA admission counselor after you receive your decision to set-up a phone appointment as how to improve your application for the next admission cycle.

Denied Applicants: you may call the CRNA admission counselor after you receive your decision to set-up a phone appointment as to why you were denied after interview and any recommendations for improvement.

What happens if I am still taking courses in spring or summer 2015?You may list them in your application as in progress for spring or summer 2015. Once the course(s) are complete, please send in official documentation to: Office of Admission 3100 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 110 Oakland, CA 94609

What if I am planning to complete the CCRN exam during the admission process?Please work to take it before January 31, 2016 so that faculty has your results before interviews. Submit your planned test date to the CRNA admission counselor as soon as you have it. Once you have obtained the certification, please fax or mail in a copy to the Office of Admission.